The Medina Family: Baptismal

Monday, February 20, 2012

Nathan's Baptismal

We had Nathan’s baptismal on the 19th before I returned to work. It was held at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, our family’s parish and where Katie was baptized. The ceremony was held after the noon mass and was so special. Meghan made breakfast for our family, my parents and brother prior to mass. Paul’s dad met up with us at our house so that we could car pool to the church. It was a beautiful day, and we were so glad that our families could join us. Those in attendance were: Katie, Mawmaw and Pawpaw, Uncle Jon, Aunt Tara and Uncle Kevin, Aunt Meghan, Grandma and Grandpa Gauna, Grandpa Paul, Aunt Melissa, Uncle Jason, and Charlize.

Nathan was napping at the start of the service, however, he quickly woke up when Deacon Joe started the blessings. There were several children being baptized during the ceremony, and fortunately we were first. Nathan did not like the anointing with oil or the holy water being poured over his head. He did like looking around to see what everyone was doing, though, and chewing on his hand. There was a blessing of the mothers and the fathers during the baptismal which I really enjoyed.

After mass, everyone went with us to eat at Paloma Blanca! What a fun tradition it has become. We are so blessed that the Lord has given us Nathan and Kaitlyn! Praise be to God!

Blessing of the fathers

Jonathan and Meghan lighting the candle

Paul's side of the family

My side of the family

Nathan and Momma

Paul and I with Jonathan and Meghan, Nathan's godparents

Blessing Nathan

Baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Our Family

Annointing of Nathan

Blessing of the Mother

Meghan and Jon with Nathan

Blessing of the Bible and Rosary

Uncle Kevin and Aunt Tara with Nathan

Monday, April 26, 2010

Kaitlyn's Baptismal

St. Anthony de Padua

Kaitlyn’s Baptismal was a very special day. We baptized Katie at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church on April 25th after the noon mass. We took a baptismal preparation class with TJ and Lindsay a few weeks before the baptismal with Deacon Joe. It was a bright sunny day, and we were excited that so many of our friends and family could join us. Those in attendance were: Mamaw and Papaw, Uncle Jonathan, Aunt Tara, Terence and Lindsay Potter, Uncle Jason and Aunt Melissa, Grandpa Paul, Eric, Denisse, Tamara, Carmen and Tye, Mark and Erin, Grandma and Grandpa Gauna, Mini, Gammy and Grandpa Judge, Nana, and Aunt Belinda.

Kaitlyn and her godparents, Terence and Tara

The father talking to Katie

Blessing of Kaitlyn

"I baptize you in the name of the Father.."

Blessing of Katie's blanket, rosary, bible and handkerchief

Katie did very well during the baptismal. She did not like having her clothes removed for the oil to be placed on her sternum. She also didn’t want to get her hair wet with the holy water. But otherwise she was good and she slept through the ceremony. Marcus came and took some great pictures of the baptismal for us. There was only one other baptismal that day, so it was a very intimate sacrament.